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WHAT'S IDD?

The IDD Council seeks to bring inclusion and awareness of IDD through community events and education.

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Together, we can collectively accomplish in Tarrant County what no one individual, agency or leader can do alone.

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Learn more about the IDD Council, how to become a member, volunteer, join a committee, or donate.

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Upcoming Activities & Events

  • No July 3 Meeting - Enjoy the Holiday!
    No July 3 Meeting - Enjoy the Holiday!
    No July 3 Meeting - Enjoy the Holiday!
    Jul 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    MHA Lone Star Room/MHMR Building, 3136 W 4th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
  • July Transition Committee Social Luncheon & Meeting
    July Transition Committee Social Luncheon & Meeting
    July Transition Committee Social Luncheon & Meeting
    Jul 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory, 2200 Precinct Line Rd, Hurst, TX 76054
    It's summer, so it's time for our summer luncheon social. Transition planning doesn't stop, so you know we'll be discussion that too!
  • Making Connections North Tarrant Disability Resources Fair
    Making Connections North Tarrant Disability Resources Fair
    Making Connections North Tarrant Disability Resources Fair
    Feb 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Hollenstein Career and Technology Center, 5501 Marine Creek Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76179
    Join us at Making Connections for an exciting in-person event where you can visit with disability related organizations showcasing their products and services. Free to attend. Registration open for Exhibitors and Sponsors.
  • Call for Applications for the Board of Directors 2025
    Call for Applications for the Board of Directors 2025
    Call for Applications for the Board of Directors 2025
    Meetings usually held the 3rd Friday
    Meetings are held virtually and in-person
    Our success depends on a strong, engaged, dynamic, informed, and inclusive Board of Directors. More details: https://www.iddcouncil.org/board-member-info
The IDD Council of Tarrant County is dedicated to transforming the region into an inclusive community where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) thrive. You can help by providing input on these two questions:

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Welcome 2024's
New and Renewing Members!

Individual Members:

  • Amy Rouse

  • Audra Ressel

  • Christine Gibson

  • David Derr

  • Deborah Watson

  • D'Monica Mack

  • Donna Heim

  • Elizabeth Hart

  • Erin Fogarty

  • Iris  Tule

  • Jami Jensen

  • Jenni Graves

  • Juanita Monturo

  • Judy Blake

  • Karen Donegan

  • Karen Shadden

  • Kathy Lenning

  • Kerri Staples

  • Lindsey Garner

  • Lindsi Edwards

  • Lyn McMurry

  • Marjorie Daggett

  • Michele Myrick

  • Ranella Franklin

  • Renae Arledge

  • Shelley Lofland

  • Shelly Lemman

  • Tamera Hutcherson

  • Tammi Creed

  • Teresa Briscoe

  • Tiffany Arnold

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Premier Partner:

  • Cook Children's Medical Center

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Professional Member:

  • Adventures Unbound

  • Best Buddies Texas

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Sponsor Member:​​

  • Aging and Disability Services of Tarrant County

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Discover the mutual benefits of joining and supporting the work of the IDD Council.

Bringing INCLUSION, AWARENESS and EDUCATION to Tarrant County

Donate through our website, PayPal, or Zelle.

If you appreciate the importance of what we are doing to make Tarrant County more inclusive, please make a tax-deductible donation. You can potentially double your donation by utilizing your employer’s matching gift program. Many employers offer to match your donation to your favorite charity or provide donations for volunteering your time. Inquire about your matching gift program from your Human Resources department, and maximize your donation to The IDD Council.

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Support the IDD Council

Each and every day, we work to transform the region into an inclusive community where people with IDD thrive. You are a part of all of this, and with your donation of any amount, you make a difference! Your generous gift is used to support the advocacy outreach, inclusion activities, and educational events provided to the community.

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  • ACCESS ZELLE® Get started by enrolling your email or U.S. mobile number through your mobile banking app or with the Zelle app.

  • Recipient: The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Council (IDD Council)   

  • Enter our email address: IDDCouncil@gmail.com or Rita@IDDCouncil.org

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The IDD Council of Tarrant County is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation

1300 Circle Drive,  Fort Worth, TX  76119

817 - 725 - 7258

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The IDD Council is proud to announce we are recipients of the BRONZE LEVEL recognition with GUIDESTAR, Charity Review, 2017.

Copyright 2015 by IDD Council of Tarrant County. All Rights Reserved.

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